Governor Mills: Maine Will Not Conform to Recent Federal Tax Relief Provisions
Governor Janet Mills has issued a directive to the State Tax Assessor indicating that, without legislative action, Maine will not adopt several federal tax relief measures included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) as part of the state’s 2025 tax code.
The following provisions from the federal law will not be reflected in Maine’s state tax code:
- Elimination of state taxes on tipped income
- Elimination of state taxes on overtime pay
- Increase in the standard deduction
As a result, these forms of income will remain subject to Maine state taxes, and the state’s standard deduction will not increase to match the federal level.
With the Governor’s directive, any decision to adopt these federal tax provisions at the state level now rests with the Maine Legislature.
Absentee Voting is Underway
As of Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, you can start voting in-person absentee in Maine for the Nov. 4, 2025 election. The final day to request an absentee ballot is Thursday, Oct. 30.
There are two statewide ballot questions this year on the ballot. Both initiatives, one requiring voter photo ID and another establishing risk protection orders to restrict firearms access, met the signature requirement of 67,682 valid signatures. Under Maine’s indirect initiative process, the Legislature had the option to act but took no vote, sending both measures directly to voters.
Ballots must be received no later than 8:00 p.m. EDT on Election Day. Maine citizens who are registered to vote may use the following link to request an absentee ballot:
https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl
17th Annual Open Creamery Day!
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 11 AM – 3 PM | Rain or Shine
Explore the rich tradition of Maine cheese making during Open Creamery Day, when creameries across the state open their doors and barns to the public! Meet the animals behind the milk, tour the creameries, and connect with the makers all while enjoying a safe and welcoming environment.
Presented by the Maine Cheese Guild, this beloved event is held every year on the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend.
Use the following interactive creamery map to find participating locations, and check individual creamery websites for specific activities and offerings:
https://mainecheeseguild.org/?page_id=5145
 Fall Foliage Festival - Boothbay Harbor - October 11-12, 2025
The Fall Foliage Festival has been a family tradition in Mid Coast, Maine, for the past 56 years, featuring dozens of vendor booths, fabulous entertainment, live music, and delicious Fall foods.
The festival setting is an authentic Vintage Village featuring a 4- acre green surrounded by historic Maine buildings that are open for exploring. Guests can also enjoy the antique car museum, model railroad, and village goats. It is certainly a vintage experience.
For additional information check out the following link from the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce:
Fall Foliage Festival @Boothbay Railway Village Museum - Boothbay Harbor Region
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